grant denyer legend or fool

XR2DOOR · 11-03-2009, 08:43 PM

i say LEGEND ,i cant believe people are bagging out grant saying hes a fool for racing again,i reckon it takes some big balls to do what hes doing and wish him all the best !!!

what are your thoughts ??

vztrt · 11-03-2009, 08:47 PM

Agree.

He obviously loves it (mind you who wouldn't) so why shouldn't he. Hopefully he races hard.

SM1DY · 11-03-2009, 08:49 PM

I can't understand why there's any dispute about this, what's he supposed to do? Hide in his bedroom for rest of his life his the blinds drawn and bubble wrap on all the corners in his house?

If he wants to do it, I say 'good on him' !!!!!

RIPGMH · 11-03-2009, 08:50 PM

I wouldn't say legend, as he hasn't done much but he seems a good bloke whos gettin back on the horse.

**Peuty** · 11-03-2009, 08:50 PM

WTF is this thread? Why is this even a discussion topic?

RIPGMH · 11-03-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

WTF is this thread? Why is this even a discussion topic?

I believe it originated because 1 or more people felt the need to discuss. Either that or the admin team have developed random generation of topics to keep the forum buzzin.

ThePistonHead · 11-03-2009, 08:58 PM

Ahh, Grant Denyer.. Australia's own Richard Hammond.

XR6_190 · 11-03-2009, 08:58 PM

I say good on him for getting back into it, yes it would be easier not to race again, but then again what's the point of being alive if you can't enjoy yourself from time to time, and this is obviously one of the things he enjoys the most.

I will agree with RIPGMH that it doesn't necisserily mean he is a legend though, he is a fair way off legend status.

XR6_190 · 11-03-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePistonHead

Ahh, Grant Denyer.. Australia's own Richard Hammond.

Only shorter!

xr6turbo2005 · 11-03-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

I wouldn't say legend, as he hasn't done much but he seems a good bloke whos gettin back on the horse.

id agree what that. his life he can do what he wants. guess he has to get back into the seat and see how it all goes.

bit like gordon tallis when he hurt his back / neck whatever it was.

SM1DY · 11-03-2009, 09:04 PM

I saw him on 'Today Tonight' earlier this evening, is it just me, or does it look like he's put on a couple of Kg's since he's been out of action?

vanman_75 · 11-03-2009, 09:06 PM

nearly had to amputate my leg when i was a teen and told i may never walk again ,do you know how scared i was when i pulled the old number ten back on ,near peed myself running on that field ,he has guts no doubt and like any sportsman he will get back on that horse regardless of the consequences ,its his passion .and good on him

MAD · 11-03-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SM1DY

I saw him on 'Today Tonight' earlier this evening, is it just me, or does it look like he's put on a couple of Kg's since he's been out of action?

Yeah, I saw in an interview that he said he'd put on a few kilo's while he was strapped to a bed for a few months.

**Peuty** · 11-03-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

I believe it originated because 1 or more people felt the need to discuss. Either that or the admin team have developed random generation of topics to keep the forum buzzin.

My point being, why should anybody judge him if he decides to go back racing or not?

SM1DY · 11-03-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MAD

Yeah, I saw in an interview that he said he'd put on a few kilo's while he was strapped to a bed for a few months.

I knew I wasn't imagining it

RIPGMH · 11-03-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MAD

Yeah, I saw in an interview that he said he'd put on a few kilo's while he was strapped to a bed for a few months.

Who wouldn't? I'd put a few kilos on strapped to the couch for an arvo.

**ebxr8240** · 11-03-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

Who wouldn't? I'd put a few kilos on strapped to the couch for an arvo.

I'v done that and havn't been tied to couch !!
Who cares any way !!

schnoods · 11-03-2009, 09:39 PM

I like how people link his injury with motor racing when in reality it was a monster truck that did the damage....

I dont hate the bloke, but i dont see what there is to discuss. Good on him for getting back in a car, i know plenty of other people that have had injuries in a smash and now drive again, though i do see the story on today tonight as a ratings grab to get some exposure to one of their contracted celebrities....

nfury8 · 11-03-2009, 09:40 PM

Thought this thread was actually a joke, then had to check that this site hadnt been hijacked by Oprah and friends, then had to pick myself off the floor from laughing so hard at the fact that some people actuallly car about that little bloke and his pathetic attempt at racing.

**DJM83** · 11-03-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePistonHead

Ahh, Grant Denyer.. Australia's own Richard Hammond.

I agree they should put him on TG OZ. I think he is a legend good on him for jumping back in a V8SC all the power to him

cool65 · 11-03-2009, 10:04 PM

doesn't Grant know legend status only happens with people over 5' 2" - ask Bargs

**DJM83** · 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by schnoods

I like how people link his injury with motor racing when in reality it was a monster truck that did the damage

Well what would you call driving a monster truck?...... knitting?

mrbaxr6t · 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nfury8

Thought this thread was actually a joke, then had to check that this site hadnt been hijacked by Oprah and friends, then had to pick myself off the floor from laughing so hard at the fact that some people actuallly car about that little bloke and his pathetic attempt at racing.

good at racing or not he is out there enjoying it, and most care about the welfare of their fellow man. I hope you are never involved in a nasty accident and have to get back behind the wheel.

vanman_75 · 11-03-2009, 10:15 PM

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Well what would you call driving a monster truck?...... knitting?

well there are loops and hooks ,na i got nothin

**DJM83** · 11-03-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nfury8

Thought this thread was actually a joke, then had to check that this site hadnt been hijacked by Oprah and friends, then had to pick myself off the floor from laughing so hard at the fact that some people actuallly car about that little bloke and his pathetic attempt at racing.

Do better can we?

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schnoods · 12-03-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 51RTE

Well what would you call driving a monster truck?...... knitting?

A massey ferguson with a bigblock?

Racing?

More of an exhibition than anything else, not as if they compete for a trophy...

Must be the small man syndrome wanting to get a bit of height.....

vztrt · 12-03-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nfury8

Thought this thread was actually a joke, then had to check that this site hadnt been hijacked by Oprah and friends, then had to pick myself off the floor from laughing so hard at the fact that some people actuallly car about that little bloke and his pathetic attempt at racing.

Kinda like you think people care about your posts.

Pedro · 12-03-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nfury8

Thought this thread was actually a joke, then had to check that this site hadnt been hijacked by Oprah and friends, then had to pick myself off the floor from laughing so hard at the fact that some people actuallly car about that little bloke and his pathetic attempt at racing.

Is your post an infantile attemt to promote your forum name?.....Yawn

**FTE217** · 12-03-2009, 09:22 AM

Once again the word "legend" used loosely......
NO way is he a legend but a sportsman coming back from an injury and mind you hadn't won anything of signifigance to date but good on him for getting back in the saddle. Good luck to him.

gtfpv · 12-03-2009, 09:39 AM

i think he kinda has no choice really .
the guy was facing life in a wheel chair 12 months ago. on he's intervies . he was very concerned about losing his career . which is almost as important as walking.
he was worried about no tv appearances . his job etc etc .
he is young , and the careers he has chosen , pay his bills .
i'm happy for him , it's not just about getting in a car for him . as elated as anyone would be . he is back on track with his work.